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Night Out Nails

Red chrome, inky black, glitter and cat-eye shimmer for drinks, date night and the Christmas party. On at home in about ten minutes, glossy for up to 14 days.

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How to choose night out nails

Match the lighting, not just the outfit
Bars and restaurants are dim, so finishes that move with the light do the work: chrome, holographic glitter and cat-eye. A flat glossy shade reads darker after dark than it does at home.
Red is the classic for a reason
A red chrome like Molten Red or a red glitter like Ruby Slippers goes with black, denim and most party dresses. For date night, a deep burgundy feels a touch softer.
Black with a twist
Plain black is sharp with a black outfit. Add sparkle with Galactic Noir, or try Midnight Marble for black with gold and white swirls.
Christmas party season
For the December run of parties, pick one set that suits several outfits: a gold or silver glitter, or a jewel tone such as Emerald Twinkle. Apply it a day or two before the first party.
Keep the length natural
Strips are trimmed to your own nail length, and short nails with a bold finish look smart and modern. File after curing for a clean edge.

Nails for a night out

Going out calls for nails that catch the light. Think a deep red chrome, a black with a little sparkle, or a jewel shade that shifts as you move your hands.

Every set is real semi-cured gel: 20 strips in a range of widths, a nail file and a manicure stick. Press on, trim, and cure under a UV or LED lamp for 60 seconds.

Night out nails should look good under low lights and in photos, which is why chrome, glitter, cat-eye and glossy black work so well after dark. Velvora sets are real semi-cured gel, so the finish stays hard and glossy for up to 14 days.

That fortnight is handy when plans stack up. One set can see you through Friday drinks, a date night and a birthday meal. In December, when most office parties land in the middle of the month, apply a set a day or two before the first one and you are covered for the busy stretch.

Fancy a change before then? A few drops of cuticle oil around each edge and the strips peel away, with no acetone and no soaking. If you would rather skip the lamp altogether, our nail polish strips press on and are done in minutes.

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Good to know

What nails should I get for a night out?+

Pick a finish that catches the light, such as a red chrome, a holographic glitter or a cat-eye shimmer. Glossy black works with almost any outfit. Velvora gel strips go on in about ten minutes at home, so you can choose on the day.

How far ahead of a night out can I do my nails?+

A day or two before is ideal, though you can go further ahead. Velvora gel strips last up to 14 days on fingernails when applied to clean, dry nails and cured fully, so one set can cover several nights out.

What nails suit a date night?+

Something a little softer than full party sparkle: a deep burgundy, a red with a gloss finish, or a small heart accent like Midnight Heartbeat. A short, glossy shape looks polished across a dinner table and in photos.

Will one set last through the Christmas party season?+

One set covers up to 14 days on fingernails. Most office parties fall in mid-December, so applying a set in early December takes you through the busiest fortnight. For Christmas Day as well, a second set keeps everything fresh.

How do I take night out nails off before work?+

Add a few drops of cuticle oil around the edge of each strip, lift an edge with the manicure stick, then slide it underneath and peel. There is no acetone and no soaking, so it takes a few minutes.